Diabetic Retinopathy

Left unchecked, diabetes can lead to a host of life-threatening complications, such as heart disease, stroke, and kidney failure. Lighthouse International focuses on one of the lesser known -- but very important -- consequences of diabetes: vision loss.

If uncontrolled, diabetes can lead to an eye disease called diabetic retinopathy – which can lead to blindness. Diabetes can also put you at a higher risk for cataracts, glaucoma, and macular degeneration.

Here you'll find a wealth of information about diabetic retinopathy from experts in the field. Educating yourself about this condition and its symptoms is the best way to protect your vision and the vision of your loved ones.